modify

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modify /ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪ/ verb

modifies; modified; modifying

modify

/ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪ/

verb

modifies; modified; modifying

Learner's definition of MODIFY

[+ object]

: to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts修改；改进；调整

We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one.我们可以帮你修整旧家，或者帮你建造新房。
He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter.他改变了烹饪方法，用食用油代替了黄油。
modify a plan调整计划
She has modified her views on the matter.她改变了对那件事的看法。
The design was modified to add another window.那个设计稍做了改动，增加了一扇窗户。
We played a modified version of our favorite game.我们最喜欢那个游戏，玩的是它的改良版。

grammar : to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words)修饰；限定

Adjectives usually modify nouns, and adverbs usually modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.形容词通常修饰名词，副词通常修饰动词、形容词和其他副词。
In the phrase “a red hat,” the adjective “red” modifies the noun “hat.”在短语a red hat中，形容词red修饰名词hat。